Once again, my attempts at not buying beautiful plants have been foiled, dashed against the stony shores of reality. I wasn't thinking about the possibility of there being so many pulchritudinous plants available for purchase when walking into the World Botanical Garden in Asan today. And I certainly wasn't expecting my ticket to get in to also be a voucher to use to make those purchases! I was set up for failure from the beginning.
Today's word is perfect to describe the handsome plant I brought home with me. From its hanging pot, petite vines of ivy cascade towards me with leaves in the shapes of tiny, pale green hearts speckled in hues of forest green. Like the strands of hair designed by nature, herself.
Cascade | kæsˈkeɪd: noun: a small waterfall, often one of a group; a large amount of something that hangs down
I've always enjoyed the word, cascade. I've used it to describe such a wide variety of things, using it both in noun and verb form. It's a versatile word that adds a distinguished quality to a sentence that I can appreciate.
And it is the perfect word to describe this lovely little plant that I know I shouldn't have bought! I know, I have no self-control. But my office is at least 20% cooler now. I was even able to hang it just beside the window that rests above my desk where I can just sit and stare at it instead of focusing on my work as I should. Again. I'm trying, I promise!
Cascade | kas-ˈkād: noun: a steep usually small fall of water; a fall of material (such as lace) that hangs in a zigzag line and that is used especially in clothing and draperies; something falling or rushing forth in quantity
In many written works, I must admit that I've seen this word much more regularly than some previous words chosen for my Word of the Day. As I said, it's quite versatile, and it should absolutely be used to add spark to one's creative endeavors. For the chosen book list I have available to me right now, I've decided to go with George R.R. Martin's use of it to describe an attack.
The range was less than twenty yards. The archers could scarcely have missed, but as they pulled on their longbows a rain of pebbles cascaded down around them.
I do also love how he added, "...a rain of pebbles..." as opposed to just saying, "...pebbles cascaded down around them." It's much more jaunting that way. There's more of a sense of adventure to reading that sentence.
I do so love having words come to me like cascade did today. Unfortunately, that doesn't happen every day, so if you have an idea for me to use next, be sure to leave a comment with your suggestions. I'd love to hear about it! And until tomorrow, happy reading!
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